SB 553 coverage checker
Six plain-English questions about one worksite. You'll get a clear read with the reasoning shown — not just a verdict. Answer for each location separately; coverage is evaluated per worksite.
This checker is an informational aid based on the text of Labor Code §6401.9. It is not legal advice and doesn't account for every fact pattern — confirm your conclusion with qualified counsel or a safety professional.
How SB 553 coverage is decided
SB 553 (Labor Code §6401.9) applies to nearly every California employer by default, and coverage is judged one worksite at a time. The checker above walks six factors. First, public access: any worksite the public can enter is covered regardless of how many people work there. Second, headcount present at any given time — fewer than 10 employees physically present at the busiest moment (counting temps and onsite contractors, not the payroll roster). Third, employee-chosen telework: a home or other location the worker picks and the employer doesn't control isn't a covered worksite, but any office, shop, or assigned client site is. Fourth, the §3342 healthcare standard — licensed health facilities, home health, hospice, and EMS already covered by and complying with it are excluded, though many standalone dental, veterinary, and private practices are not. Fifth, corrections and law-enforcement facilities are excluded by the statute itself. Sixth, the small-worksite exception also requires a compliant IIPP (Title 8 §3203). For the full analysis of every exception and edge case, read Does SB 553 apply to my business?